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What is the primary reason for patients to wear a medical identification (Medic Alert) bracelet?
What is the primary reason for patients to wear a medical identification (Medic Alert) bracelet?
- To monitor their hormone levels
- To track their corticosteroid replacement doses
- To alert others of their inability to respond to stressors (correct)
- To identify their medical allergies
What is the purpose of teaching patients to adjust their corticosteroid replacement in accordance with stress levels?
What is the purpose of teaching patients to adjust their corticosteroid replacement in accordance with stress levels?
- To prevent acute adrenal insufficiency (correct)
- To minimize the effects of extreme temperatures
- To manage emotional situations
- To reduce the risk of infections
Why do patients need to avoid exposure to extreme temperatures?
Why do patients need to avoid exposure to extreme temperatures?
- To reduce the risk of acute adrenal insufficiency (correct)
- To minimize the risk of emotional distress
- To prevent dehydration
- To prevent infections
What is the primary role of caregivers in the management of adrenal insufficiency?
What is the primary role of caregivers in the management of adrenal insufficiency?
What is the likely outcome if a patient with adrenal insufficiency is unable to adjust their corticosteroid replacement in accordance with stress levels?
What is the likely outcome if a patient with adrenal insufficiency is unable to adjust their corticosteroid replacement in accordance with stress levels?
Why may patients need lifetime hormone replacement therapy?
Why may patients need lifetime hormone replacement therapy?
What is the recommended action for patients who are unable to adjust their corticosteroid replacement or experience weakness, fainting, fever, or nausea and vomiting?
What is the recommended action for patients who are unable to adjust their corticosteroid replacement or experience weakness, fainting, fever, or nausea and vomiting?
What is the primary goal of interventions in patients with Cushing syndrome?
What is the primary goal of interventions in patients with Cushing syndrome?
What is a crucial aspect of monitoring in patients with Cushing syndrome?
What is a crucial aspect of monitoring in patients with Cushing syndrome?
What is a potential emotional challenge that patients with Cushing syndrome may face?
What is a potential emotional challenge that patients with Cushing syndrome may face?
What is a potential complication of Cushing syndrome that nurses should monitor for?
What is a potential complication of Cushing syndrome that nurses should monitor for?
What is a reassurance that nurses can provide to patients with Cushing syndrome?
What is a reassurance that nurses can provide to patients with Cushing syndrome?
What is an essential aspect of nursing care in patients with Cushing syndrome undergoing surgical treatment?
What is an essential aspect of nursing care in patients with Cushing syndrome undergoing surgical treatment?
What is the primary goal of interprofessional management for a patient with Cushing syndrome?
What is the primary goal of interprofessional management for a patient with Cushing syndrome?
What is a key aspect of assessing patients with Cushing syndrome?
What is a key aspect of assessing patients with Cushing syndrome?
What is the standard treatment for a pituitary adenoma?
What is the standard treatment for a pituitary adenoma?
For patients with ectopic ACTH-secreting tumors, what is the recommended treatment?
For patients with ectopic ACTH-secreting tumors, what is the recommended treatment?
What is the purpose of administering ketokonazole and mitotane to patients with Cushing syndrome?
What is the purpose of administering ketokonazole and mitotane to patients with Cushing syndrome?
What is the term for the use of drugs to inhibit adrenal function in patients with Cushing syndrome?
What is the term for the use of drugs to inhibit adrenal function in patients with Cushing syndrome?
Why may patients with Cushing syndrome require adrenalectomy?
Why may patients with Cushing syndrome require adrenalectomy?
What is the goal of nursing management for patients with Cushing syndrome?
What is the goal of nursing management for patients with Cushing syndrome?
What is the primary cause of endogenous Cushing syndrome in approximately 85% of cases?
What is the primary cause of endogenous Cushing syndrome in approximately 85% of cases?
What is the typical distribution of fat in patients with Cushing syndrome?
What is the typical distribution of fat in patients with Cushing syndrome?
Which of the following is a symptom of mineralocorticoid excess in Cushing syndrome?
Which of the following is a symptom of mineralocorticoid excess in Cushing syndrome?
What is the most common cause of Cushing syndrome overall?
What is the most common cause of Cushing syndrome overall?
Which hormone is responsible for glucose intolerance in Cushing syndrome?
Which hormone is responsible for glucose intolerance in Cushing syndrome?
What is the term for the accumulation of fat in the cervical area, characteristic of Cushing syndrome?
What is the term for the accumulation of fat in the cervical area, characteristic of Cushing syndrome?
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of Cushing syndrome?
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of Cushing syndrome?
What is the primary class of hormones involved in Cushing syndrome?
What is the primary class of hormones involved in Cushing syndrome?
What is a priority for preoperative care?
What is a priority for preoperative care?
What is the purpose of administering high doses of corticosteroids during surgery?
What is the purpose of administering high doses of corticosteroids during surgery?
What is a sign of hypocortisolism after surgery?
What is a sign of hypocortisolism after surgery?
Why is it important to monitor fluid intake and output after surgery?
Why is it important to monitor fluid intake and output after surgery?
What is a complication of rapid tapering of corticosteroids after surgery?
What is a complication of rapid tapering of corticosteroids after surgery?
What is a priority for postoperative care?
What is a priority for postoperative care?
Why is bed rest usually recommended after surgery?
Why is bed rest usually recommended after surgery?
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